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Wildcats catch victory, look for snow

Karly Ratzenberger December 6, 2012

The Nordic ski team followed the snow to Houghton, Mich. for their first race of the season. The ’Cats took top finishes in a classic race and on Saturday Dec 1, and a freestyle race on Sunday, Dec...

Nordic skiers prepare to hit the trails

Karly Ratzenberger November 29, 2012

The nordic ski team will be kicking off the season on Saturday, Dec. 1 at the Wildcat Open, which will be held at Al Quaal recreation area in Ishpeming. The team has spent the offseason preparing...

Swimmers jet past competition at home

Karly Ratzenberger November 8, 2012

The swimming and diving team won their home meet last weekend on Saturday, Nov. 3 against University of Wisconsin Eau Claire 165-78. The Wildcats have won four out of their five meets and came in second...

’Cats thump Malone to finish season

Karly Ratzenberger November 1, 2012

The NMU women’s soccer team split their final weekend of the season with a loss on Friday, Oct. 26 to Walsh University (0-1) and a Senior Day win on Sunday, Oct. 28 against Malone University (7-0). The...

’Cats strive to finish year on high note

Karly Ratzenberger October 25, 2012

Last weekend the Wildcats traveled down state to play two competitive matches against noteworthy teams, Ferris State University (5-4-2 GLIAC, 6-6-3 overall) and Grand Valley State University who is ranked...

Online Exclusive: ’Cats drop two at home, hit road this weekend

Karly Ratzenberger October 18, 2012

The Wildcats had two disappointing match-ups at home last weekend adding two losses to their 3-10 record. On Friday, Oct. 12 the ’Cats were defeated by Ohio Dominican University 0-2 and on Sunday...

Golfers conclude fall season

Karly Ratzenberger October 18, 2012

The golf team packed their bags and made the long trip to Elyria, Ohio on Friday, Oct. 13 to compete in the GLIAC Championship. The Wildcats finished the tournament in 12th with a team score of 950. ...

NMU looks to bounce back after roadtrip

Karly Ratzenberger October 11, 2012

The NMU women’s soccer team took too the road last weekend, but couldn’t bring home a win. On Friday, Sept. 5, the ’Cats were defeated by Northwood University, 1-2, and on Sunday, Sept. 7 by...

Golfers finish Regionals, gear up for GLIAC’s

Karly Ratzenberger October 4, 2012

The golf team played in the NCAA Regional tournament on Saturday, Sept. 29 through Monday, Oct. 1. The Wildcats finished the match in 21st place out of 24 teams with an overall score of 638. Head coach...

’Cats make huge step

Karly Ratzenberger October 4, 2012

The Wildcat soccer team (2-3 GLIAC, 3-6 overall) beat University of Findlay on Sunday, Sept. 30, 3-0, in their second home game of the weekend. Head coach Matt Granstrand said he was pleased with...

Soccer takes senior across the country

Karly Ratzenberger September 20, 2012

Senior soccer player Brekelle Sellers started playing soccer growing up in Arvada, Colo., At the age of five, Sellers never would have guessed she would end up a Wildcat. “My dad was a big soccer...

NMU claws out comeback road victory

Karly Ratzenberger September 20, 2012

The women’s soccer team went 1-1 on their road trip to Ohio last weekend, losing to Notre Dame College on Friday Sept. 14 0-2 and later beating Lake Erie College 2-1 on Sunday Sept. 16. Freshman...

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